LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsMonolithic Power Systems Inc (MPWR)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
MPWR
Monolithic Power Systems Inc
$1,526.84
+1.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $75.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 905801% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $2.79B). MPWR leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. MPWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.47. MPWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
MPWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Revenue surging 20.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 21.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MPWR
The strongest argument for MPWR centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 26.6%. Revenue growth of 20.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : MPWR
The primary concerns for MPWR are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 119.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while MPWR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MPWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
MPWR is growing revenue faster at 20.8% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MPWR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins and 20.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LG Display Co Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
LG Display Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) and display panels based on organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Monolithic Power Systems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is an American, publicly traded company headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. The company provides power circuits for systems found in cloud computing, telecom infrastructures, automotive, industrial applications and consumer applications.
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